About Us
Future Stars assists students of all academic backgrounds, interests and talents who share the goal of attending college. We have served clients throughout the Sacramento region — from Granite Bay to Davis — since 1993.
Scott Hamilton is the President of Future Stars College Counseling Center. Scott holds a degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. Prior to becoming a college counselor, Scott was a successful project manager and marketing executive for a Fortune 50 company. He serves at the national level as a board member for the preeminent association for college consultants, the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), and is a member of the Western Association of College Admission Counselors (WACAC). Scott was selected by UC Davis to help create their College Counseling Certificate Program. After the program was designed, Scott was chosen as the first instructor. He is regularly interviewed by local and national publications for his insight and expertise on the college admissions process.
Scott has spent years researching the college admissions process, has toured hundreds of college campuses, and attends multiple professional conferences annually. He also gives back to the Sacramento community through pro-bono work and as a volunteer presenter at local college nights. These experiences have provided Scott with a great base of knowledge, unsurpassed organizational skills and a deep understanding of teens. He is able to relate well to all types of students in a non-confrontational style while building a relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
Jilian Bar-or is a college counselor at Future Stars College Counseling Center. Jilian holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology from UC Berkeley and a California teaching credential from UC Davis. She has also earned a Certificate in College Admissions Counseling and Career Planning from UC Davis Extension. Jilian has worked as the main academic and college counselor at a local charter high school, and prior to that she was a math, English and social studies teacher. Having experienced the college admissions process as an educator, high school counselor, independent counselor, and successful applicant to a selective university, enables Jilian to incorporate a variety of perspectives into her counseling practice.
Jilian has conducted various college admissions workshops at local high schools and libraries, attends multiple professional conferences annually, and continues to tour a variety of college campuses in order to find the right college match for her clients. Her strong knowledge base, genuine personality, and experience working with students of all ages allow her to effectively serve teens and their parents in the college admissions process.
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